Longmont, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,755 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2548.9 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.91% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 33,694 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Longmont grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 81,698 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Longmont has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,747 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.60% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Longmont is about 5% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $554,727 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,716 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.2% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Longmont is about 26.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,716 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Longmont spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,724 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,368 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,840 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Longmont is about the same as in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Longmont has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Longmont has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Longmont, Colorado.
What is the population of Longmont, Colorado?
The population of Longmont, Colorado is 79,755, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Longmont, Colorado?
The population density of Longmont, Colorado is 2548.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Longmont, Colorado?
The median household income in Longmont, Colorado is $88,747, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Longmont, Colorado?
The median home price in Longmont, Colorado is $554,727, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Longmont, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Longmont, Colorado is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.